Legal Assistance and Education Request for Proposals

January 22, 2018

Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (MAAA) is a designated Area Agency on Aging serving older adults ages 60 years and older in the seven-county metro area in Minnesota (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties). Legal assistance and education have been funded under Title III-B of the Older Americans Act in the metro area since 1977.

The purpose of Legal Assistance and Education Services is to advocate on behalf of Minnesotans aged 60 years and over to ensure, protect, and enhance their essential rights and benefits.

The period of the award is January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019. MAAA has the option to renew annually up to four additional years through December 31, 2023. Renewal is contingent upon acceptable performance, availability of OAA funds, and agreement of terms between MAAA and applicant.